Chay nodded slowly. "Yeah, I kinda noticed."
Chayara gave him a warm hug, one that lingered for just a second longer than necessary. "Are we still on for car shopping?"
"Of course," he replied, pulling back slightly. "Text me the time and date."
Chayara nodded, and they turned to Guy, who had his arms crossed and was watching them with an expression of calm scrutiny.
Drake extended a hand. "It was nice to meet you."
Guy shook it, his smile tight, teeth barely visible. "Same here," he said.
He didn't mean it. Not one bit.
Drake gave Chay a goodbye nod and turned to leave. As he stepped outside, the night air hit him, a reminder that the evening hadn't exactly gone as planned. Queen was gone. He sighed, yanked his keys from his pocket, and got into his car.
